July 19, 1946 - August 28, 2025

Kenneth D. Smith, 79, of Gassville, Arkansas passed away August 28, 2025 at Baxter Heathcare. He was born July 19, 1946 in Livingston, Tennessee to Deloy and Ethel (Melton) Smith.

After graduating high school at Yellville-Summit in 1966, he attended mechanical drafting school at Pines Vocational School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He worked for MarBax Shirt Company and Microplastics Company. He was a member of the Gassville Volunteer Fire Department and served several years as Chief. He also had a communications business, Smith Electronics, doing electronic work for Ranger Boats and local volunteer fire departments. He served 10 years on the Baxter County Quorum Court and was currently serving on the Gassville City Council. He loved fishing the local lakes.

He is survived by his wife, Penne; daughter, Shelly (Donald) Cranor; son, Brian (Kristy) Smith; six grandchildren, Lawrence Cranor, Stephanie Smith, Wyatt Smith, Riley Smith, Keegan Clayborn and Kinley Clayborn; brothers, Danny (Peggy) Smith and Tom (Paula) Smith; brother and sister-in laws, Mike (Marge) Fouts, Randy Fouts, Steven (Karen) Fouts and Peggy (Dave) Almond; along with several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00am at Gassville Baptist Church with a graveside service to follow at 11:00am at the Gassville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Riley Smith, Wyatt Smith, Lawrence Cranor, Donald Cranor, Randy Fouts and Steven Fouts.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a charity of your choice in his name.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72654
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